A lapis-lazuli archaistic censer
Estimate $2,000 – $3,000
of rectangular form supported on high corner dragon form legs, the sides carved with a frieze of taotie masks divided by raised vertical flanges and set with two upright loop handles, the base inscribed with an apocryphal six-character Qianlong mark, box
15 cm high
- Lot Sold $3,500 (Hammer Price)
- $4,270 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
A fine hairline crack from the base to the top of the lower horse's back approx 5.5 cm, and another from the base approx 1 cm., small frits on the internal edge of the open base. A crack to the cover. Otherwise good condition
Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Philip A. GoreConsultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments Arts & Design |